Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner will provide high-level expertise, advice, and counsel in areas of Human Resources including leadership coaching, employee engagement, employee relations, compensation, benefits, employment law, unemployment, and performance management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Steward our mission (to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services) and values (unwavering integrity, servant’s heart, ownership spirit and continuous innovation and improvement).
• Model and champion our leadership qualities (live Douglas values, chart the course, energize others and raise the bar).
• Demonstrate a tenacious and disciplined service excellence approach using the “6+1” model (quality, professional courtesy, can-do attitude, responsiveness, convenience and aggressive follow-up).
• Leads HR initiatives such as coaching managers on engagement, performance management and employee development.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures including preparing and maintaining employee handbook.
• Conduct investigations, document and recommend appropriate actions.
• Administer benefit policies and procedures, and related documents as requested.
• Assist in the review and testing of HRIS functionality and upgrades and provide support for users.
• Responsible for HR analytics, including standardizing reporting for internal customer needs.
• Process unemployment claims and represent the company at administrative hearings.
• Conduct employee exit interviews and make recommendations for improvements.
• Identify, recommend and implement improvements for areas of responsibility.
• Participate in the development of department goals, objectives and systems.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge in employment laws and practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Ability to comprehend and effectively communicate company policies and procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to examine and react to challenging situations in a professional manner.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational, time management and attention to detail skills.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in the administration of benefits and other Human Resources programs.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and five years of HR Generalist or Business Partner experience, or equivalent education and/or experience. PHR or SPHR certification is a plus.
• Manufacturing HR experience preferred.

All full time positions offer attractive compensation and benefits that include ESOP stock allocation, 401(k) match, a company health clinic, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, volunteer time off, along with holiday pay and paid time off.